This Book Will Save Your Life
A. M. Homes, , read by Scott Brick. . Penguin Audio, $39.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-14-305850-2
As Richard Novak is perfecting a life of isolation, a series of bizarre and surreal events force him to reassess his position and reconnect with the world around him. Upon emerging, he is bombarded with a cast of eccentric characters, including an unappreciated soccer mom, a reclusive writer and a jovial doughnut-shop owner. Throughout this darkly humorous audio, Scott Brick supplies excellent tone and subtlety, easily seducing his audience with the opening scene between Novak and a 911 operator. The contrast between the two highlights Brick's ability and range. While his vocal depictions of characters match up and remain consistent, Brick almost falters with the Novak. For the most part, Brick keeps Novak steady but occasionally delivers a speaking voice that doesn't fit the profile range delivered previously. While his uniformity on Novak wavers, his projection of the anxiety and agitation that plague Novak's life cannot be understated. This book probably won't save your life, but it's likely to make you laugh and ponder your own connection with the world.
Reviewed on: 06/05/2006
Genre: Audio
Analog Audio Cassette - 978-0-7927-3940-1
Compact Disc - 978-0-7927-3941-8
Compact Disc - 978-0-14-314185-3
Hardcover - 372 pages - 978-0-670-03493-2
Hardcover - 978-1-4074-1363-1
Hardcover - 372 pages - 978-1-86207-848-2
Open Ebook - 384 pages - 978-1-4295-6902-6
Open Ebook - 384 pages - 978-1-4406-7951-3
Open Ebook - 978-1-101-40034-0
Paperback - 384 pages - 978-0-14-303874-0
Peanut Press/Palm Reader - 384 pages - 978-1-4295-6903-3
